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Townline Road North watermain repairs to restrict lanes November 4–5

Watermain repairs will bring lane restrictions to Townline Road North between Kilmaurs Avenue and Margate Drive on November 4 and 5, 2026, according to Durham Region. The affected section is in Clarington and Oshawa.

Nearby residents and businesses in both municipalities may experience temporary water pressure fluctuations during the repairs, the Region said in its November 3 notice.

Unfavourable weather may affect the work schedule.

Traffic information is available through the Region’s TrafficWatch map.

Road worker, 31, dies after reversing dump truck strikes him in Pickering

A 31-year-old road worker died after a dump truck reversing southbound struck him during asphalt repairs on Peter Matthews Drive in Pickering on November 2, 2026, Durham Regional Police said. Police responded at about 2:40 p.m. near Alexander Knox Drive. The worker was taken to a

BSA Wiberg recalls five dry mixes over metal pieces in Quebec and Nova Scotia

BSA Wiberg Inc. recalled five dry mixes on Oct. 30, 2026, because of pieces of metal, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The affected products were distributed in Quebec and Nova Scotia to hotels, restaurants, institutions and manufacturers; Ontario distribution is not listed. The recall applies to specific product

Toronto man charged in Durham human trafficking investigation; police seek other victims

Durham Regional Police have charged a 42-year-old Toronto man following an investigation into allegations that he forced a woman into the sex trade across the Greater Toronto Area. Investigators believe there may be additional victims. The woman came forward to police in the summer of 2026 and reported

Clarington seeks feedback on 10-year event strategy and Bowmanville grounds

Clarington is seeking residents’ feedback through a survey to inform its 10-year Special Event Strategy and Action Plan for events across Clarington and an Operational Event Plan for the new outdoor Sports and Event Grounds at 801 Maple Grove Road in Bowmanville. The municipality says the plans will address

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Road worker, 31, dies after reversing dump truck strikes him in Pickering

BSA Wiberg recalls five dry mixes over metal pieces in Quebec and Nova Scotia

Toronto man charged in Durham human trafficking investigation; police seek other victims

Clarington seeks feedback on 10-year event strategy and Bowmanville grounds